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Verona
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Location of Verona in Grundy County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Grundy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 208 |
| • Density | 1,260.61/sq mi (485.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60479
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-77707 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400065 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Verona, Illinois |
Verona is a small village located in Grundy County, Illinois. In 2020, about 208 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the United States.
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History of Verona
Verona was started around 1876. A man named George D. Smith founded it. He created it as a stop along the Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad. Smith named the village after his hometown, which was Verona, New York.
Geography of Verona
Verona is a small place, covering about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.
Population and People in Verona
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 163 | — | |
| 1890 | 212 | 30.1% | |
| 1910 | 188 | — | |
| 1920 | 184 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 279 | 51.6% | |
| 1940 | 211 | −24.4% | |
| 1950 | 205 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 192 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 220 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 251 | 14.1% | |
| 1990 | 242 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 257 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 215 | −16.3% | |
| 2020 | 208 | −3.3% | |
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In 2020, Verona had 208 residents living in 119 households. About 60 of these were families. The village has a population density of about 1,260 people per square mile.
Most people in Verona are White, making up about 80% of the population. There are also people of Asian, Native American, and other backgrounds. About 16% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Verona
The population of Verona includes people of all ages. About 26% of the residents are under 18 years old. Around 12% are 65 years or older. The average age in the village is about 35 years.
Income in Verona
The average income for a household in Verona was about $42,188. For families, the average income was higher, around $68,333. About 21% of the people in Verona live below the poverty line. This includes about half of the children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Verona (Illinois) para niños
